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Recent obituaries in Columbus, Ohio

The obituaries in the Columbus, Ohio Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Columbus, Ohio's history and identity.

Deanna Kay Caplinger

Deanna Kay Caplinger

Dec 6, 2024

Deanna Kay Caplinger 73 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at home December 6, 2024. She was born September 11, 1951 and Graduated from Marion Franklin HS in 1969. She is predeceased by her parents Clarence and Maridell Hoppes. She was survived by her husband William J. Caplinger sister Vicki Garrett, Son Robert (Jackie) Kocher, daughter Kerri Richards and Five...

Mary Elizabeth Pryde

Mary Elizabeth Pryde

Dec 6, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Pryde, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Main Street Terrace of Lancaster, Ohio, after a long but valiant 17 year battle with cancer. 

Mary was born on February 18, 1944, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to the late Thomas and Pansy (Russell) Pryde. She lived 70 of her years in western Pennsylvania. She graduated from...

Rudolph Wellington Lee Jr

Rudolph Wellington Lee Jr

Dec 3, 2024

Rudolph Wellington Lee Jr passed away at his home on December 3, 2024. 

He was born April 15, 1958 to Rudolph and Jennifer Lee. 

He had two sons, Jodie Jermaine Lee and Rudolph Wellington Lee III.

Addie A Webster

Addie A Webster

Nov 29, 2024

Blessed is the man Womb “man” that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hopes the lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither...

Denise E. Davis

Denise E. Davis

Nov 27, 2024

Denise Evon Davis, of Columbus Ohio, formerly of Salisbury, Maryland, gained her wings on November 27,2024. Denise was born on February 27, 1954, to Grace Ann Walls in Milford, Delaware. After graduating from Wicomico Senior High School in 1971, she moves to Wilmington, Delaware where she began her career in cooking. After 10 years she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, she...

Jacqueline North

Jacqueline North

Nov 23, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Russell) North of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 23rd, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Jean Russel. Jackie is survived by her loving husband Kevin North, sisters Vicki (Tom) Tehan, Kelly Stickney, step-daughters Ciara (Chris) Ward, Kennedy North, nieces, nephews, many other family members and her beloved cat Holly. 

Jackie grew up in Springfield, OH....

Ronnie Taylor

Ronnie Taylor

Nov 22, 2024

Ronnie (Ron) Eugene Taylor, 48, of Ashley, Ohio, went to meet Jesus in heaven on November 22nd, 2024, after a 25 year battle with lung disease.

Ron was born July 16th, 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio to Sharon Lowery and Michael L Taylor.

Ron spent the last few years, along with his loving wife, traveling around the state. Ron was always eager to...

Judith Bierie

Judith Bierie

Nov 21, 2024

Judith Bierie passed away November 21st, 2024. She was born in 1942 in Dover, Ohio, to Harry and Evelyn Plotts Meese. She grew up working in the family business, Meese Funeral Home. She married Lee H. Bierie in 1960, and the business subsequently was named Meese-Bierie Funeral Home. Judy then owned and operated her own beauty shop, Hair Headquarters, which...

Clyde Bishop

Clyde Bishop

Nov 13, 2024

Clyde Douglas Bishop, born January 22, 1957, in Marion, Ohio, passed away on November 13, 2024, in his hometown. Clyde was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife Joyce A. Bishop, and his 3 step- children, Donald K. Malone lll, Larry ( Theresa) Malone, Georgia ( Linda...

Clyde "Ray" Barnett

Clyde "Ray" Barnett

Nov 13, 2024

Clyde ‘Ray’ Barnett, 68, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, died November 13th at Fairhope Hospice in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born May 17, 1956 in Detroit Michigan to the late Billy J Barnett and Malta Caldwell. He was also preceded in death by his sister Rebecca.

Ray grew up in east Columbus and graduated from Walnut Ridge HS then joined the Navy...

Donna Maria Parnell

Donna Maria Parnell

Nov 12, 2024

Donna Maria Parnell, 68, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th. She was born January 3, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Mary Lopes. 

Donna was an Elder at Faith Comes by Hearing Christian Center. She enjoyed fulfilling her service in the ministry. A woman of God, she was loved by many. Donna loved crafting, making...

Pamela James

Pamela James

Nov 9, 2024

Pamela (Milewsky) James of Westerville, Ohio passed away on November 9, 2024.

She was born in Steubenville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert Carmichael and Ruth Polen. 

Pam was preceded in death by her first husband William Milewsky; daughter Amy Milewsky; and brother Robert Carmichael.

Pam is survived by her husband Robert James; daughter Kelli (Chris) Williams; grand children Nicholle,...

John Alan DeVore

John Alan DeVore

Nov 8, 2024

John Alan DeVore, age 73, passed away on November 8, 2024, with family by his side. Known for his stubborn spirit and a loving heart, John will be remembered as a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.

Born in Steubenville, Ohio on September 6, 1951, son of the late Clyde Kenneth DeVore and Beulah Mae (Ray) DeVore. John was a...

Joan Marie (Johnson) Milnes

Joan Marie (Johnson) Milnes

Nov 7, 2024

Joan Marie (Johnson) Milnes, 91, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at Wesley Woods in New Albany, OH. Joan was born on June 26, 1933 to Joseph and Stella Johnson in New Castle, PA and lived most of her life there.

Joan was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and humor. She was cherished for her loving and patient nature, especially...

Robert Lee Clemens Jr.

Robert Lee Clemens Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

*Robert Clemens Jr.** 

*January 16, 1954 – November 7, 2024*

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Clemens Jr., who left us peacefully on November 7, 2024, at the age of 70. Bob was born on January 16, 1954, in Pennsylvania to Robert Sr. and Ann Clemens, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the...

Marguerita Carmencita Medina

Marguerita Carmencita Medina

Nov 2, 2024

Marguerita Medina, age 60, of Newark Ohio, went to heaven on November 2nd 2024. She was born on November 12, 1963 in Grace, Maryland, daughter of Larry and Barbara Medina. Marguerita loved to garden, listen to music, and be around people she loved. She had 3 children, Maria Ash, Meghann McMannis, and Randall McMannis, along with 11 grandchildren and 2...

Brenda K Russell

Brenda K Russell

Oct 30, 2024

Brenda Kay Russell, 55, of Zanesville, Ohio joined her life partner in heaven on October 30th, 2024. 



She was born September 22, 1969 in Zanesville, Ohio and was the daughter of the late William Russell and Martha Russell.



She was preceded in death by her life partner David Kochensparger, her sister Cheri (Russell) Lawwell, nephews Brian Russell and Jeffery Russell



Brenda will be...

Jan Eileen Walker

Jan Eileen Walker

Oct 28, 2024

Jan Gregg Walker, born on January 16, 1946, in Springfield, OH, but lived out most of her life in Bucyrus, OH, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Galion, OH, She spent many years over the course of her life in Bucyrus, Marion, Marysville, and finally Punta Gorda, FL where she spent most of her retirement. 

 

She was a devoted mother,...

Linda Rasor

Linda Rasor

Oct 28, 2024

Linda Sue Rasor passed away on October 28, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters Sammi Murdock and Debra Golightly.

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